Solicitor at Gaines & Wilkinsons

Julia Gatenby

Solicitor - Partner

SRA ID: 29865

Julia Gatenby is the head of our team and has 25 years' experience in private client work, specialising in conveyancing. She has been working exclusively in this area for 15 years and previously carried out family law, criminal law, civil litigation and conveyancing. Julia has helped thousands of families and individuals. She qualified as a solicitor in February 1998 at the University of Northumbria. She completed her training contract in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and worked at different firms before moving on to join our firm in 2008, becoming a partner in 2010. As a partner, Julia has supervisory responsibilities for the whole business.

80-86 North St, BD21 3AG

Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas

Wills, Trusts & Probate, Housing & Property

4.9/5 44 Client Reviews 44
  • Housing & Property 100%
44 Client Reviews

4.9/5

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Reviews summary

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  • Very Good
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Lili
Verified Lili Added 5 hours ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Gaines & Wilkinsons
November 21, 2024 20241121122722

my solicitor Julia is very efficient and responsive

5

she is very clear about her job content and act fast when need.

Lawyer named in this review: Julia Gatenby

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Edna
Verified Edna Added 21 hours ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Gaines & Wilkinsons
November 20, 2024 20241120201107

Excellent Service

5

Julia has now dealt with 2 house sales for me and the service received has been excellent.
I was kept informed everystep of the way. I would certainly recommend.

Lawyer named in this review: Julia Gatenby

A representative from Gaines & Wilkinsons responded to this review on 21 November, 2024

Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Vivienne Sylvia
Verified Vivienne Sylvia Added 1 week ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Gaines & Wilkinsons
November 12, 2024 20241112083402

House sale

5

Very helpful, explained issues so I understood and could make an informed decision.
Was understanding of my position.
Kept me informed at all stages. Replied each time I left a message.

Lawyer named in this review: Julia Gatenby

A representative from Gaines & Wilkinsons responded to this review on 12 November, 2024

Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Kevin
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Collected whilst working at Gaines & Wilkinsons
November 12, 2024 20241112065508

House sale

5

Very good service and Julia liased with us all through process

Lawyer named in this review: Julia Gatenby

A representative from Gaines & Wilkinsons responded to this review on 12 November, 2024

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Frank Ernest
Verified Frank Ernest Added 3 weeks ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Gaines & Wilkinsons
October 29, 2024 20241029200755

Great from start to finish

5

Handled both our selling and buying matters.

Kept us up to date, and explained everything.

Definitely recommended.

Lawyer named in this review: Julia Gatenby

A representative from Gaines & Wilkinsons responded to this review on 30 October, 2024

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Christopher
Verified Christopher Added 3 weeks ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Gaines & Wilkinsons
October 29, 2024 20241029084911

Excellent service

5

I've used Gaines & Wilkinson a number of times for property conveyancing and they have always provided an efficient cost effective service.

Lawyer named in this review: Julia Gatenby

A representative from Gaines & Wilkinsons responded to this review on 29 October, 2024

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Peter Timothy
Verified Peter Timothy Added 4 weeks ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Gaines & Wilkinsons
October 24, 2024 20241024124651

Selling my house

5

Good communications at all times. Sorted out any queries.

Lawyer named in this review: Julia Gatenby

A representative from Gaines & Wilkinsons responded to this review on 25 October, 2024

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Leigh Chapman
Verified Leigh Chapman Added 1 month ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Gaines & Wilkinsons
October 17, 2024 20241017203417

Going above and beyond with expert knowledge

5

Julia must have the patience of a saint to have dealt with my case which was complicated and beset with issues beyond our control from start to finish.
Always professional and offering expert advice - I wouldn't use anyone else and
I cannot thank her enough!

Lawyer named in this review: Julia Gatenby

A representative from Gaines & Wilkinsons responded to this review on 18 October, 2024

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Philip David
Verified Philip David Added 1 month ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Gaines & Wilkinsons
October 15, 2024 20241015070112

Excellent and professional

5

Nothing was to much bother even working on nights and weekends was exceptional

Lawyer named in this review: Julia Gatenby

A representative from Gaines & Wilkinsons responded to this review on 16 October, 2024

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Niall Edward
Verified Niall Edward Added 1 month ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Gaines & Wilkinsons
October 10, 2024 20241010140326

Purchase of a house

5

Gaines & Wilkinsons were brilliant at completing my purchase of a house. Julia was excellent and helpful throughout the process.

Lawyer named in this review: Julia Gatenby

A representative from Gaines & Wilkinsons responded to this review on 11 October, 2024

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About Julia Gatenby

Julia Gatenby is the head of our team and has 25 years' experience in private client work, specialising in conveyancing. She has been working exclusively in this area for 15 years and previously carried out family law, criminal law, civil litigation and conveyancing. Julia has helped thousands of families and individuals. She qualified as a solicitor in February 1998 at the University of Northumbria. She completed her training contract in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and worked at different firms before moving on to join our firm in 2008, becoming a partner in 2010. As a partner, Julia has supervisory responsibilities for the whole business.

Languages Spoken: English

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Gaines & Wilkinsons

80-86 North St

BD21 3AG



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Title

Name

Duration

Solicitor

Gaines & Wilkinsons

28-02-2024-present